International IPOH Fashion Week 2017 (IIFW™ 17)
It was an evening of glamour and glitter at the International IPOH Fashion Week (IIFW) 2017 charity gala dinner last Friday. The 3-day IIFW 2017, brainchild of Mr. Louis Sebastian and wife Ms. Adeline Khan, was hosted in Ipoh in conjunction with Visit Perak Year 2017.
Held for the first time in Perak, this fashion week was unlike any other as it was a charity event to raise funds for Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun’s paediatric oncology unit. The organisers managed to raise RM40,000 within a short period of time.
During the charity gala dinner, Mona Shroff Jewellery Hong Kong donated a one-of-a-kind 18-22k gold-plated necklace with semi-precious stones from Brazil and Madagascar. The necklace, handmade in Brazil, was placed on the auction block and fetched RM7,000.
Of course, when it comes to medical expenses, there is never enough money, especially for childhood cancer. Treatment is long-drawn and takes an average of three years to successfully treat a child patient.
For general information, the Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun’s paediatric oncology unit sees 50 – 60 new patients a year, which translates to a new patient a week. Therefore, members of the public are strongly urged to continue to support the cause.
Besides bringing together top designers from overseas with the participation of designers from Australia, China, India, Singapore and Indonesia, IIFW provided a platform for local talents to showcase their work at an international level.
The fashion runway programmes where designers presented their collections were:
Day 1: Elegant & Evening and Jewellery
Day 2: Hijab & Modern Islamic, Traditional & Cultural Clothing
Day 3: Pret-a-Porter (ready-to-wear) / Accessories / Makeup, Hairdo show by Top Stylists, Casual, Sports / Sports Accessories
With the success of this inaugural IIFW™, it could soon be a signature event in Malaysia. Let’s check out some of my photos from the charity gala dinner.
Event: International IPOH Fashion Week 2017 (IIFW™ 17): Charity Gala Dinner
Venue: Syeun Hotel, Ipoh
Date: 6th Oct, 2017
Time: 8pm
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OMG… international event way so much fun and the little international model so adorable!!
I saw Vic Teo too… envy envy envy!
so fashionable! what were you wearing there? I’m always stressed going these type of events, don’t know what to wear!!
It looks like a great and amazing fashion show. and the international kid model looks so gorgeous. It always dreams come true to attend this kind of show.
Like all the designs, very fashionable. The international child model is so cute.
dont forget the emcee and the auctioneer who MASTERED THE CEREMONY FOR IIFW… 😉
Impress with the designer artwork. Thumb up to their good job.
The kids model is so cute! I really love to attend fashion week. Able to keep myself more inspiration for more future outfit =) and keep me on trend!
Ipoh certainly has come a great way now – next is becoming a fashion hub. That sure is a total glam event!
fashion shows are always inspiring and amazing.. i always love to see the designs created, some simply amazing, some outrageous but still creative…
Aww!!! The junior model so cute.
Looks like IIFW is as glam as KLFW.
What a glamour fashion week! Wish I visit this event too! ;D
I admit, these dresses are gorgeous. The designers are so creative 🙂
Hope I could attend any fashion show in Malaysia.